Trump and Xi's AI ambitions: Who will win the race?

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet Thursday, with artificial intelligence plans expected to be a top agenda item, as both nations compete for global AI dominance. Their decisions will have worldwide implications. The US leads in advanced AI models from companies like Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, while China excels in open-weight models and robotics manufacturing. Washington restricts advanced chip sales to China, but Beijing benefits from cheaper energy and widespread AI adoption across its economy. The two governments differ on AI safety approaches, with the US prioritizing innovation and deregulation, while China emphasizes centralized oversight and human control. Officials have discussed creating a notification mechanism for serious AI incidents ahead of the summit.